Is Veganuary even affordable this year?

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Veganism has been around since 1944 and with support from groups like The Vegan Society, there have always been ways to choose more vegan meals without breaking the bank,” says Patrick Huang, co-founder of MeatFreed. “There are many vegans who offer support and guidance, as well as cost-saving and time-efficient hacks to make sure choosing more vegan meals doesn’t mean inconvenience or being left worse off,” Huang says. Look for deals and vegan offers “Veganism, vegetarianism and plant-based meals are becoming a whole lot more mainstream at both restaurants and supermarkets,” says Huang. “Even just a rough guide of meals you will cook that week and the ingredients you need means you can be more focused when you go food shopping, and avoid getting distracted by things on offer or discounts you don’t need.” Take it slow You don’t have to change everything at once, and doing so may mean buying loads of new things that you may not even enjoy.